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January 31, 2018

Indian snacks are so many that each time we can make a different variety, not to mention the various regions that we have. Nipaatu, Chakli, Tengalu and Murukku are popular South Indian snacks that one can find stored in jars.

Murukku is one such snack that resonates with everyone. Every house must be having their own version that has been passed through generations. Split gram murukku is a tasty and crunchy snack, one would love to have it over again and again.

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Ingredients for Split gram Murukku:

2 cups rice flour

1/2 cup roasted split gram (putani)

1 teaspoon sesame

a pinch of asafoetida

1 teaspoon pepper powder

1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

2 tablespoon ghee

water to knead

Method to make Split gram Murukku:

Grind split gram to a powder.

In a wide bowl add the flour, powder and all the dry ingredients.

Put the ghee and rub it well with fingers.

Add little water and knead to a stiff dough.

Grease the mould with a little oil.

Heat oil in a pan.

Take a ball of the dough, roll it into a cylindrical shape and slowly put it into the mould.

Press it in the spiral shape as chakli in the oil. Put a few more.

Deep fry on medium flame.

With a ladle turn it over to the other side.

Once they are done, remove on a absorbent paper, repeat for the rest of the dough.